51 71 470 Remove and install/replace trim on front left or right wheel arch \PREMIUM

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Overview of Activities Keyprocesses

Remove trim on right wheel arch
Install trim on right wheel arch

Additional Information

Overview Special Tool

0 496 521 (00 2 230) Pliers

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

Use in Activity: 2
Usage	(Blind rivet pliers for plastic rivets) For shaft diameters of 3.5 mm, 3.9 mm and 4.5 mm
Included in the tool or work
Storage location	C25
Replaced by In connection with SI-Number	01 17 08 (478)

Fig 1: Identifying Pliers (00 2 230)

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Keyprocesses

Remove trim on right wheel arch
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Loosen blind rivet (1). Unclip the cover (2) outwards.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivet And Cover
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Install trim on right wheel arch
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Check latch mechanisms (1) on cover (2) for damage and replace cover if necessary.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms On Cover
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- Install trim on wheel arch. Apply blind rivets (1) with special tool 0 496 521 (00 2 230) .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivet And Cover
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